Monthly Archives: September 2021

14 Inspiring Breast Cancer Quotes

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-changing experience. It can be hard to handle the news at first, and even harder to know how to proceed, no matter your prognosis. While everyone’s journey is unique, knowing that others before you have been through something similar can give you the strength and inspiration you need […]

Book Review: My Best Worst Year – A Breast Cancer Story (Alison Tucker)

“Alison, I’ve got bad news.” The voice of the pathologist at the other end of the telephone confirmed for Alison Tucker the news no woman ever wants to hear: she had breast cancer. Once the shock had settled, Alison decided that she would take charge. Not only would she take ownership of the dreaded disease, […]

What to Include in a Cancer Care Package

If someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you want to make the situation better, but you don’t always know the best way. While you can’t change your loved one’s diagnosis or treatment, you can do something to make that process a little more pleasant, especially if chemotherapy treatment is involved. Chemo treatments can […]

A Soothing Skincare Routine Before and After Chemo

Overview Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer. It has many potential benefits when it comes to effectively treating cancer, but it also tends to cause side effects. Among other possible side effects, chemo may cause changes to the texture, color, or health of your skin. You can take steps to manage the skin-related side […]